Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Flood After Fire and Secondary Disasters
During heavy rain events, stay vigilant in burn scar areas The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is geared up to address any potential hazards, such as mudslides, debris flows and other incidents triggered by excessive precipitation. The...
Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation to help Santa Cruz recover from destructive winter storms
Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation to help Santa Cruz recover from destructive winter storms SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Cruz County to assist in recovery from the December 2024 winter storm that...
Cal OES’s Watershed and Debris Flow Task Force Places 630,250 Feet of Protection Materials as Incoming Storm Threatens Eaton and Palisades Burn Scars
LOS ANGELES, CA – As heavy rains threaten Eaton and Palisades burn scar areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Watershed and Debris Flow Task Force has proactively placed 630,250 feet of critical watershed protection materials...
Be Prepared for Flooding and Mudslides
With wet weather forecasted in the coming days, heavy rain is expected in Del Norte County in the far northwestern part of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to be prepared. In particular, flooding is...
As Atmospheric River Moves Across State, Cal OES Prepositions Additional Fire and Rescue Personnel and Equipment
*LA ACTUALIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LA ENCONTRÁS DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS As another round of winter weather is expected to impact many parts of California with potentially heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding, the California Governor's Office of Emergency...